We had our wedding at Fishermen's Inn on Friday, July 3rd, 2026. Overall, we had a beautiful wedding and many wonderful experiences with the venue, but there were also several major disappointments that we feel are important for future couples to know about. From the very beginning of our planning process, Erin, our day-of coordinator, was wonderful. She was personable, honest, extremely helpful, and always willing to answer our questions. She made the planning process feel seamless and did a great job taking stress off of me as the bride. We truly appreciated having her throughout the planning process. It is important for future couples to know that we were responsible for setting up everything the morning of our wedding. We were not permitted to set up anything the day before, so our family and wedding party had to handle all of the setup on the morning of the wedding. This was a significant amount of work to take on before the wedding even began, but thankfully our family and friends were amazing and made it happen. Our wedding was in the middle of a Midwest summer, and the day before the wedding, we made the decision to move our ceremony indoors because of an extreme heat advisory. Erin and her team handled that change very well and made the transition as stress-free as possible for us. Our ceremony was beautiful, the dinner was delicious, and we were very happy with how the food accommodated our guests' various allergies. Unfortunately, the biggest issues occurred because of severe weather and the power outages that followed. We were not made aware that Fishermen's Inn had experienced a power outage the night before our wedding after lightning struck. As a result, the chandelier in the dining room and the lighting in the overflow seating area were not working at all. This left some of our guests eating dinner in very dim lighting. We understand that lightning and storms are completely outside of the venue's control, but we do feel that we should have been informed about the issue before the wedding so that we could have discussed possible solutions or made alternative arrangements for those tables. Later in the evening, after our first dances, the power went out again. This created much more significant issues. The bathrooms immediately became a major concern because there was no running water and the toilets could not flush, yet our guests were not immediately informed and continued using the facilities. This became a serious sanitation concern for our guests and was one of the most disappointing aspects of the evening. We had also paid for an upgraded beverage package, including two specialty mixed drinks. When the power went out, the fountain drinks and mixers needed for those specialty drinks were no longer available. Eventually, the bartenders were also unable to serve mixed drinks such as Jack and Coke. After a period of time, hard liquor was no longer being served unless it was served on the rocks. Given that we had paid for an upgraded beverage package, this was understandably frustrating. Another major concern was accessibility. Our cousin has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair that weighs over 200 pounds. When the power went out, the elevator stopped working. His wheelchair had to be taken downstairs using a steep, sketchy ramp. Thankfully, the wheelchair made it down without any hiccups, but the situation was extremely stressful and emotional for our cousin and our family. Several of our firefighter guests stepped in to help safely get him and his wheelchair downstairs. Having an accessible backup plan for an emergency like this would have made an enormous difference. Our late-night snack was also affected by the outage and was served cold. By that point, after everything that had happened, we ultimately did not want to eat it. We completely understand that Fishermen's Inn cannot control severe weather or a lightning strike. What was disappointing was the lack of preparation, communication, and backup solutions once the power was lost. A backup generator, a clear emergency plan for the bathrooms, communication with guests about the water and restroom situation, and a better accessibility plan would have made a significant difference. We were also disappointed that we never received any follow-up communication after the wedding. We did not receive an email acknowledging the power outage, checking in to see how we felt about the experience, or even a simple "thank you for choosing Fishermen's Inn." Considering the circumstances of our wedding night, some type of follow-up would have gone a long way. Despite these challenges, we are grateful for the beautiful parts of our wedding day and especially for Erin, who was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. She was a bright spot in our experience and truly cared about making our wedding day special. We hope Fishermen's Inn takes this feedback seriously and considers putting stronger contingency plans in place! read more

Good to see that Fishermen's Inn is thriving as a wedding venue! I know things have changed but I wanted to share that my in-laws hosted the rehearsal dinner for DH and me 60 years ago ... 8/20/66! I like to think that Fishermen's Inn played a role in our long marriage. Good memories of that night ... and other times when the inn was a restaurant in then sleepy Elburn. Best wishes to all couples who choose Fishermen's Inn for their wedding. read more

We couldn't have asked for a better wedding venue, Fishermen's Inn truly exceeded our expectations! One of the biggest advantages of choosing this venue is that their food and drink are all in-house. This took a huge weight off our shoulders during the planning process, and they absolutely delivered. We received so many compliments from our guests about both the food and drinks. For hors d'oeuvres, we chose the bacon-wrapped dates, sweet potato and avocado bites, bruschetta, and buffalo chicken bites, our guests especially raved about the buffalo chicken bites and bacon-wrapped dates! We also added the mimosa service while we were getting ready, which was such a fun and thoughtful touch. The staff set everything up beautifully with cups, juice, champagne, and fruit for garnish, it was so cute and made the morning feel extra special. I am so happy that we made the decision to get ready at the venue! The boys had a great time playing bags and football on the patio while the girls got ready upstairs. Our day of coordinator, Tara, was beyond excellent. She helped us plan every detail down to the minute and brought up things I would have never even considered. She was kind, thoughtful, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire day and night. She struck the perfect balance, always there when we needed her, but never overbearing. I truly couldn't be happier with her support. The dining experience was another highlight. The dining room is absolutely stunning, the natural light that comes in from all of the windows and the view is stunning! Many guests mentioned how memorable the dinner service was, they present the meals in such an elegant way! We chose the Fishermen's Inn signature salad, creamy chicken and rice pilaf soup, chicken piccata, and salmon with pineapple mango salsa. Guests consistently told us the food was fresh, served warm, and perfectly portioned. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and offer so many beautiful spots for photos. Since we got married in October, having a strong indoor ceremony option was very important to us in case of bad weather. Fishermen's Inn gave us that peace of mind. We were lucky to have a perfect 75 degree day and held our dream outdoor ceremony, but I felt completely confident in the indoor backup as well. Our guests loved the outdoor cocktail hour on the patio, and many took that time to explore the grounds and take photos. The landscaping is clearly a priority, the property is incredibly well-maintained, and the fall mums were especially stunning! There was also plenty of parking for guests, which made things very convenient. Another feature we loved is how each part of the day, ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception, can take place in different spaces. It keeps the experience feeling fresh and exciting for everyone. Fishermen's Inn truly sets couples up for success with their organized planning process and consistent check-ins. I am so grateful for their support and how seamless they made everything feel. They have truly thought of everything. We cannot recommend Fishermen's Inn enough, they went above and beyond in every way! read more

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From the moment my now husband and I toured Fishermen's Inn nearly two years ago, we knew it was the perfect place for us. Patti and the team have done an incredible job transforming the venue and grounds--it's hard to believe it was once a restaurant I remember from my childhood. Throughout planning, Tara was always so responsive, kind, and helpful. On our wedding day, every member of the Fishermen's Inn staff went above and beyond. They were professional, accommodating, and genuinely excited for us, which made everything feel seamless. All the vendor arrivals and little details we had discussed in advance were carried out just as we imagined, which gave us so much peace of mind. The setting itself was breathtaking, and we've continued to receive compliments from guests and vendors on how beautiful, scenic, and welcoming the venue was. The food, drinks and staff was also raved about by our guests! We couldn't imagine a more perfect backdrop for our May wedding day and are so grateful to the entire team at Fishermen's Inn. read more

Fishermen's Inn - Wedding Planning Near Me - Elburn, Illinois

Want to get married in 2 months? The Fishermen's Inn has your back! From the very beginning, the staff at Fishermen's Inn were extremely inviting, professional, responsive, and organized. Not only did this make us more eager to book our wedding here, but the beauty and cleanliness of the venue is something out of a storybook. When we brought up the idea of getting married in 2 months, they had no hesitation in making that work. Then, comes in Erin, the wedding planner/coordinator. She made the wedding planing flow without stress and perfect ease. She was diligent, sweet as can be, and had an eye in perfecting/executing fine details from the beginning to the very end. We are so so appreciative of her, her hard-work, and consistent bright energy. She really made us feel at home. Not only did she help us make it happen, the Fishermen's Inn supplies almost everything you could need. The tables/chairs, linen, excellent full course meals with a talented chef, fairly priced add ons (arch, card box, etc.), staff to execute all the task, and more. The only other part we were in charge of planning and executing by ourselves was coordinating a florist, DJ, and photographer. That's it! This was also an extremely easy task, as the Fishermen's Inn gives you a list of suggestions for vendors! Listed below is who we booked with and highly recommend: Florist: Janet Gallagher DJ: My Chicago Wedding with Rob Nicpon Photographer: Kim Ritchie Personal finds for hair and make up: Esme Gonzalez: esmestylistmt Veronica: makeupby_veronica Each one of them were beyond amazing and distinguished in their craft, were fairly priced, and so pleasant to work with. I can go on and on about how perfect our wedding was. It moved without a hitch and was something we wish we could experience all over again. We did not have one single bad review from our guest and many are still raving about it. Thank you Fishermen's Inn, staff, the chef, and Erin for making our dreams come true and for making us feel so incredibly special. read more

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Wish they still had restaurant... miss the old special event with trout pond...?fresh trout! Delicious! Now it's a wedding venue only open to only a small group of people. Wish it was still open with its special occasion printed match covers!!! read more

STUNNING VENUE!!!! I was here for a wedding and was blown away by the relaxing country atmosphere, beautiful grounds, and well-kept banquet hall. What an amazing place to have a wedding reception. The place photographs exquisitely, too! read more

I had the privilege of attending a friend's wedding here recently and was incredibly impressed with every aspect of the event. Not only is the setting lovely on the outside, but the all-inclusive facility is gorgeous on the inside as well. The staff is able to keep everything on schedule without ever seeming pushy or making guests feel rushed - which is a true gift. The service was beautiful and even from the back, the sound was great. The cocktail hour had yummy appetizers and no shortage of servers to pass or take things. The meal was DELICIOUS and the set-up of the room was really unique too, with some longer communal tables and traditional rounds that made the whole thing seem very relaxed and warm. The whole thing was incredibly timely too - we were done with dinner by 7:15 and off to the dance area where they had a potato bar(!) about an hour or so later. I would totally come back here for their theme dinners and would not hesitate to recommend it for anyone looking for a perfect wedding setting. read more

Went to a wedding here and it was perfect. Really nice indoor area for ceremony with big windows looking out to the patio/garden area. Outdoor area is really cute and a perfect place for a cocktail hour. Appetizers were good and all the staff was friendly. The main hall area is gorgeous and with the lights it had a perfect rustic feel to it. Would definitely recommend this place for a wedding. Also the food was really good! Some steaks were a bit over cooked but that's about it. read more

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Everytime i asked for a lemon the severs always gave one i asked for so many lemons they just brought out like 20 lemons slices i asked for more they brought out a a whole lemon. read more

Fishermen's Inn - Lemons. - Wedding Planning Near Me - Elburn, Illinois

Cannot say enough about this venue. we attended a family wedding on Friday, September 2, 2022 and to say it was fabulous, is an understatement! From the cocktail party on the patio overlooking their amazing grounds to the food! The whole evening was pure perfection. read more

Outdoor patio = 4.5 stars. It's absolutely gorgeous Food = 3.75 stars. It's a limited menu, but what's offered is good with a few minor technical flaws. (e.g., potato chips super greasy, got our order wrong but food was still tasty) We stopped by on a whim. It's been over 25 yrs since we were here last. (I still have the matchbook they gave us with my then-boyfriend-now-husband's last name) The weather was spectacular & they had live music. We sat at the bar & service was just okay. (To be fair, she was really busy) We enjoyed the Caribbean Shrimp & Filet Sliders. (Originally ordered the Filet tacos, but nbd) Everything is served as small plates, room temperature. Which sounds odd, but it was actually really good. Guac was housemade, along with the chips (super good) Beef was a nice med rare & the shrimp perfectly cooked. Everything we saw coming out of the kitchen looked fantastic. We're looking forward to coming again with friends. read more

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A family favorite for years. The Fisherman's Inn in Elburn, IL is delicious, elegant and friendly. This is one restaurant we go back to constantly when we are searching for a really nice meal. When looking for a nicer dinner or someplace to go for a celebration (birthdays, anniversaries, graduation?) this is it. I say for a special occasion because it is a bit on the pricier side. The staff is friendly and efficient. They handle banquets as well. Our family has held company Christmas parties there for about 10 years and we have always been pleased. The environment is very fun for young and old. There is even a Captain's Table in the silo you can reserve for larger dinner parties -- that was lots of fun! You may walk the grounds on the paths and also feed the fish in the stocked ponds. Feel free to check out the web site for a bit of history on the ponds, the barn the restaurant is in and for directions: http://fishermens-inn.com/ read more

Fishermen's Inn - Wedding Planning Near Me - Elburn, Illinois

Fisherman's inn was the most amazing experience ever! Not only is it such a beautiful place but it also comes with an even better coordinator Mandy! From start to finish she was unbelievable. She is always sweet, well organized and easy to work with. Mandy is who made it possible to have Bella my dog in my wedding, that was such a big deal since she's such a big part of my family. She really went out of her way to make our day as perfect as it possibly can be. The only problem with this venue was once you are done being married you may never recover from not getting your monthly dose of Mandy! Worth every penny! read more

Fishermen's Inn - Wedding Planning Near Me - Elburn, Illinois

This review is for the Thursday night small plate "restaurant" - not the wedding venue. The Good: Absolutely beautiful outdoor grounds, and nice acoustic guitar entertainment. The OK: The food (a limited menu) that was . . . well, OK The Bad: Service, not very good, and management worse. We heard about the Thursday night dinner at the Fisherman's Inn Mill House patio and made reservations. Things started out OK, as the weather was great and the hostess was very nice and took us to our table. The grounds and ambiance are really very nice. I can see why it would be a great wedding venue. The food unfortunately didn't measure up to the surroundings. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. We ordered a round of drinks and the chips with guacamole/salsa. The guac was good and the salsa was pretty good also. The chips was just OK. We then ordered the filet sliders with waffle fries. The filet on the sliders was sliced and it was cold with caramelized onions. Not sure if it was intended to be cold (the menu didn't say it was served that way) so not as expected. The "waffle fries" were actually waffle cut potato chips with parmesan sprinkled oven them - again, not as described. We then ordered another round of drinks and the grilled shrimp lettuce wraps. The lettuce was topped with a mango salsa and 5 grilled shrimp. The shrimp were cooked well and the mango salsa was good (not great) but because everything was on top of a few lettuce leaves, there was no way to pull out the lettuce and eat like normal lettuce wraps. We ordered more tortilla chips and ate that way Our server then stopped by and asked if we needed anything else, we said "no, we're good we'll take our check". After more than 20 minutes our server still had not returned. We flagged another employee who I believe was a manager and told him that we were waiting for our check and it had been awhile. He apologized and said he would find her. In a few minutes she came and asked "do you need anything else ??(huh) . We said we wanted our check and she said ok. In the meantime another employee brought us our check with the manager following behind him. We were given our check and the manager then said in one breadth "I'm sorry about the wait, I'll take off your second round of drinks. Er, or are you OK? . . . Ok then . . ." and then walked off quickly before we could utter a word! The drinks were never taken off, and when our waitress returned to pick up our card for payment there was never any apology . . . really strange and unprofessional. There are so many great restaurants in this area (Geneva/St Charles). You can do much better with $77. We won't be back to the Fisherman's Inn. - Brad read more

The space alone is incredibly gorgeous, but the staff is what makes this place an incredible wedding venue. The organization and level of detail they put into working with their couples makes the wedding planning process unique and much less stressful. We specifically worked closely with both Kate Olson, our event coordinator, and Linda Hagen, the Director of Events. Both of these women are fantastic at what they do. HIGHLY recommend! read more

Our daughter's wedding was just beautiful and went off without a "hitch" thanks to Kara and your staff. Everything was perfect. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding. All of our guests couldn't stop telling us how wonderful everything was. read more

The one star is for how beautiful the grounds are and the venue itself. I just got married here and had an amazing wedding due to this fact in addition to their amazing food and great bartending staff (shout out to John). However, those are about the only positive things I have to say about the staff I have dealt with while planning my wedding since November 2014. Unless you have an unlimited budget and quality customer service is NOT important to you, I would suggest looking elsewhere. The venue is gorgeous and will blow you away, but the staff you have to deal with leading up to your wedding will make you wish you had stayed away. When I toured the venue back in Nov 2014 I fell absolutely in love. The girl who toured us recommended that we book soon in order to lock in the prices before they would be going up in 2015. So of course we did! (Bride on a budget here) However, what they don't tell you is that signing your contract doesn't lock you into anything, I found out the hard way that you actually must pay the prices for the year your wedding falls in (so I was required to pay 2016 prices). There's a little sentence that says "pricing subject to change". Not sure what the point of having a contract was in the first place...it was very deceptive and completely unprofessional. It wasn't until about 5 months before my wedding that I had found this out when inquiring about my food options. Luckily they didn't make me pay 2016 prices and honored the 2015 prices that they originally gave me. However, this also meant that I wasn't able to choose from the food served at my tasting event, which my invite also got "lost" in the mail and I didn't even know about it until this situation came up. The tasting event was serving 2016 priced food options, so if I wanted to keep my 2015 priced chicken option I would just have to do so without trying it. The tasting event itself was great because they bring in a bunch of preferred vendors for you to talk to and sample items from. Unfortunately this had zero benefit to me because my invite never came and I had to wait until the 2016 event (5 months before my wedding) when all of this was useless to me. I was very eager to learn about the rentable items because I kept hearing from day 1 about all of the great things you can choose from. I was told to just wait until my tasting to get that pricing, so I did. Pricing still wasn't included at the tasting event so I had to email after inquiring. When it was sent, once again it turned out to be "the wrong pricing" for 2015 and that I would have to pay 2016 prices (which had more than doubled). It would have cost me less to buy all new stuff rather than rent from them. Not to mention that the arch, which I was originally told came with the ceremony space that you pay a good amount of money for, was actually going to cost $200 to rent. I couldn't believe it! Now about 3 months before my wedding I'm told that I have to come up with all of this extra money that I definitely wasn't planning on. When I expressed my disappointment the response I received was even more upsetting. (I have attached the actual emails so that you can see for yourself). No apology or explanation given, just simply "that's the deal", even though it was clear that I was promised 2015 pricing. I'm not one for confrontation and I didn't need to stress myself out anymore than I already was so I just dropped it & asked them to remove all of the rental items I had wanted. I also had to ask 3 separate times for my final invoice but she wouldn't give me anything in writing so I had to go off of a verbal quote. Fortunately, my mom hated seeing how much heartache this place had caused me with their lack of communication and disregard for my feelings, that she was able to come through and still gave me my dream wedding. She even hand made me an arch for the ceremony out of cut down trees, which turned out more beautiful than I could have ever imagined (Pic attached). This was all amazing until our rehearsal day when we brought all of these items to Fishermen's Inn and they were so rude about the amount of stuff we had, making snide remarks and comments. Everything was setup by my own wedding coordinator which I had hired for the day of since there was no way I could rely on anyone there to do it. The day of was perfect due to all of the help I had from my amazing wedding coordinator and outside vendors. The dinner was amazing as well and turned out great even though none of us were able to try to chicken or pasta beforehand. However the end of the night left me in tears when they started rushing us out the door @ 11:15 and started grabbing drinks out of people's hands including my groom. I just write this in hopes that I can save a future couple from having to go through the same heartache, stress and tears that I had to. Best of luck! read more

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I couldn't believe a place like this exists so far west of the city of Chicago. To my understanding, Fishermen's Inn is primary used as a banquet hall and for weddings/wedding receptions. The night we went was a rare occasion where it was treated like a restaurant instead of a banquet hall. This was a big deal, as they had a limited number of tickets for this event to ensure capacity was reached, but not surpassed. This place was fancy, and high class. Dress was business casual or higher. I actually felt under-dressed because I wasn't wearing a suit. Of course, my fiance and future mother-in-law both assured me that I was dressed just fine. The night started with a cheese buffet. That's right, a cheese buffet. There were several tables set up with different kinds of cheese, meats, crackers, veggies, and nuts. They brought out salad, rolls, and a delicious French Onion soup. One of my favorite edibles for the night was the honey butter...incredible!!! For the main course, I felt like I was Lord Grantham from Downton Abbey. All of the well-dressed servers brought out 10 dishes and set them down on the table at the same time. I got a Surf and Turf, with a 6 ounce steak, 2 jumbo shrimp, mash potatoes and asparagus. The shrimp were truly jumbo and the steak was juicy and tender. Overall, this was an excellent dinner at an excellent establishment. Food was delicious and service was fast, friendly, and courteous. read more

Labor day marks the unofficial end of Summer. As well as the unofficial end of wedding season. Luckily for me, I got to squeeze one more in before the season's end. The reception was held at the Fishermen's Inn in Elburn, Illinois. It is directly off of Route 47. The last time I was at this place, I was 15, and it was my sophomore year of high school. I was riding in the back seat of my friend's car with his Dad driving me, him, and our two dates around. It just so happened that it was also my friend's cousin that I took to the dance. Tangent! Back to the story. So, the Fishermen's Inn is a great place to go if you live in the area. It's a good place to hold a wedding reception. The staff is alright, and the food was serviceable. The grounds are really what make this place wonderful, rolling hills, ponds, a water mill, swans! Ridiculous. It doesn't hurt when there's an open bar either. They have a restaurant that is reasonably upscale. You could get away with dining hear in your golfing gear though. Would I make a special trip out here? No, I wouldn't. If I'm attending a high school in a small town with no better options and my dad's friend is driving, yes, yes I would. This is one of those places in my life where I thought, I'll never come back here again, to find myself back there ten years later. read more

My wife and I visited Fishermen's Inn pretty early on in when looking at venues to get married at. We saw maybe 2 other venues and had several left on our list to visit -- we knew after we toured Fishermen's we should put a deposit down and get our date locked, this place is very popular and dates fill up quickly throughout the year. We couldn't have been more pleased and amazed with how everything turned out for our October 2017 wedding. The planning process is seamless, there are a few scheduled meetings and you're given a great coordinator at the venue to work with you/vendors throughout the planning process. Food tasting was well organized and gave a good variety of the choices. The staff always answered any questions we had - Mandy our coordinator did a fantastic job staying on top of our details and vendors leading up until wedding day. The packages and choices you have to customize your experience are plentiful and fair - be mindful that you do have to pay for what you want to use/rent - not all that you may see in photos are included (standard for similar places I assume). Our wedding day was one we want to replay over and over again. The weather helped and made the grounds beautiful into the evening. We had indoor ceremony / outdoor cocktail hour / upstairs dinner and reception. Cocktail hour seemed to hit off great with bar staff and passed appetizers. Food during the dinner and table setup was amazing. The reception went well and the bar staff did their best accommodating our guests. The staff were all on point and they took care of any request and had great communication to anyone in our wedding party or to myself and my wife. We loved having separate rooms for the different moments of the day/night, and received many compliments from our guests on such a beautiful place to have our wedding at. Thanks for helping make it a great one, Fishermen's Inn! (I really would give this 4.5 stars - the .5 knock would be for some troubles coordinating early on for the planned meetings we were trying to schedule, since we live downtown Chicago it was impossible for us to get to Elburn for any weekday meetings which are preferred by the venue since they obviously are having events on the weekends. Not their fault for where we live and we decided to have a venue further away than most, but would have liked to known this complication ahead of time.) read more

If you check their website (www.fishermensinn.com) you'll be told they don't plan to re-open. RATS, where will I go for my birthday dinner, now? They had the freshest fish this side of Boston! Their prices were reasonable and the setting was submlime. Glad I got there, though. Sorry we all didn't go more often! read more

Way out in the boonies there's this quaint place away from the strip malls. A popular wedding destination for local folks because of it's neatly manicured ponds, gardens, and banquet facilities. Anywhere in the main dining room will give you a great vista of the gardens. But what's great about the restaurant part is the trout. The trout is farm raised right out of their own streams. The streams are part of a natural spring that run on the property. You can actually go feed the trout if you like by taking a stroll on the gardens and getting the food from the gumball machines adjacent to the streams. But there is nothing better than fresh trout filleted at your table. With a bit of butter it's just a melt in your mouth experience. Also of worthy note is to get their house made blue cheese dressing for your salad. A thick concoction with generous chunks of blue cheese. It's definitely worth the extra charge. read more

I was the last person to get married out of all of my friends and had the longest lasting title of "always the bridesmaid." So when my husband and I got engaged we knew we wanted to have our wedding be something completely different than all the other ones we had attended over the years. I stumbled upon Fishermen's Inn on Pinterest and immediately fell in love. It is such a grand and elegant venue that every time you visit you get more and more excited for your big day. The service that they provided from day one was outstanding and impressive. During the beginning planning process, the venue opened their doors to get a glimpse as to how they can make your vision come to life to all future bride, grooms and their families. We were able to see how they set up for ceremonies, dinner and reception; they offered their tasting that day too! I was surprised and very pleased to see that there were about 100+ guests in attendance. I knew that the kitchen was busy and very capable of feeding guests in large quantities. It was delicious too, I don't think we ate dinner that day! In the loft, they set up examples of table settings and a row of items to rent. Yes, rent! For example, we rented lanterns, mason jars, wood slices for centerpieces which I loved because now that I'm married, those items are not sitting in my guest bedroom collecting dust. That day, we met our wedding coordinators. We had Kate Olson, who was just a delight to work with. She always has a smile on her face and answers to your questions. Fishermen's Inn is unique because we were able to visit to review our plans and vision with Kate 90 days, 60 days and 30 days prior to the wedding. In between, Kate was always available by email and responded in a timely manner. I don't know of any of venue that my friends booked that offered this service. During the meetings, you provide a list of your vendors with phone/email, this is crucial because Kate emailed and called each of them and provided them a timeline and answered any questions they may have had a week before. AMAZING!!! Fast forward to the big day... The girls and I got ready at the venue and enjoyed the space. The bridal suite is a girl's dream room and we were never cramped in there! My hair team was in front of the mirrors and my makeup artist was in the loft. We ordered a hot lunch and salad and each of us were able to sit and eat at some point while getting ready, myself included! The guys arrived later and hung out in the Groom's Pub downstairs until pictures. A bride's worst nightmare is to be sick on her wedding day. For whatever reason, I had completely lost my voice. The staff always had hot tea and honey on standby for me throughout the whole day. I swear that was only thing I was ever concerned about that day was my voice. I knew my bridesmaids, Kate and the Fishermen's Inn knew what I wanted and executed without a hitch. I could not have been more pleased to have my wedding at Fishermen's Inn. I wish I could do it all over again and maybe it wouldn't go by so fast so I can actually remember parts of it. They say you only get one day, so make sure you do it right. Fishermen's Inn got it right!!! read more

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We just had our wedding at Fishermen's Inn and everything was incredible! Kara and Patti were very helpful every step of the way. The venue itself is beautiful, the food was delicious, and all of our guests had a great time. Thank you! read more

New management - let's see how it goes. But love the trout. After decades of the same management/ownership, that has changed. The jury is out Fishermen's Inn now. It's still a large, busy place in a neat setting - a barn by fishing ponds. They raise their own trout, so that's a fresh delicacy year round. Other entrees are the standard variety of steaks, fish, and way too many offerings to be fresh all the time. Big portions, boring salads, overcooked vegetables. No chef here, just cooks. Your meal will be fine, just not outstanding. Service is good, fresh bread is good, the setting is very pleasant. If you have a group, maybe 6-12, see if you can get the table in the silo. Not too many people have their dinner in silos. read more

Just attended a wedding reception at the Fisherman's Inn last night. As a guest, I feel compelled to highly compliment the wonderful staff who made certain the wedding was perfect. The venue is beautiful inside and out. Due to the rain, we were inside. We did have, however, a full view of the beautifully maintained property the entire night. It was so pretty and calming; fresh and bright from the rain. Then, when it was dark, they have beautifully lit the property so you can still appreciate it. The bride and groom even went outside to take photos after 9pm. The food and service was excellent. At our table, they kindly accommodated vegan and gluten free (Celiac) guests. I must say the restroom was spotless. Every time I used the restroom, there was a staff member in there ensuring the counter was dry. It is so nice when you are dressed up that the restroom isn't a sloppy mess. I was honestly and gratefully impressed. One thing to note, if you are in high heels, some of the outdoor and patio walkways can be tricky. Not slick (even in the rain) but it's easy for your heel to slip between the boards on the wooden bridge or between the pavers on the patios. read more

My HUSBAND (!!!!) and I got married at Fishermen's Inn on 8/31. It was seriously the most amazing day!! Everyone always talks about the grounds and they are just as beautiful as people say. So well kept and we seriously got so many compliments (it also helped that we had amazing weather). I made so many last minute changes in terms of vendors or guests who couldn't make it and Kara was able to accommodate them all. KARA IS AMAZING. So, so helpful. But honestly everyone there was just such a pleasure to work with. I am not a super organized person but Fishermen's pays attention to every single little detail. Nothing will be missed. If you are looking for a space to hold your reception that is beautiful, elegant, has attentive staff, DELICIOUS food and somewhere that will blow your guests away with its greatness - have your wedding at Fishermen's!! read more

We hosted our daughter's wedding there on September 26, 2015. The weather was picture perfect...warm, sunny fall day...and the venue was everything we hoped it to be! Our guests loved the movement throughout the night from the ceremony down by the small pond, to the cocktails on the patio, and the rustic, but elegant dining and party rooms upstairs for dinner and dancing. Fishermen's Inn staff is friendly, happy to assist, and willing to listen to your ideas and suggestions. They continue to develop a great list of resources and vendors for you to review as you plan your big event! If problems arise, they'll fix them. They meet with you frequently to be sure every detail is understood and the wedding day is as perfect as it can be. For our daughter the day was magical! She floated on air and was extremely happy with every part of her wedding event. The sparkler send off provided by Fishermen's Inn as a surprise for the bride and groom added a fairy tale ending to a wonderful day! Thank you to Patti and Linda, the proprietors, for having a wonderful vision and working passionately to turn Fishermen's Inn into a stunning wedding venue. read more

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I attended a wedding at Fishermen's Inn last night. The event space is beautiful. It is very well run with friendly and prompt staff.

Loveliest venue I've ever been to for a wedding. Perfect setting for an outdoor wedding, with a lovely indoor option with scenic views if you opt for a ceremony indoors or must be inside due to weather. Lovely landscaping and gardens, ponds, bridges, windmill, lighthouse - all providing a beautiful backdrop for a ceremony or simply photos. The patio seating and bar made for a great spot to convene after the outdoor ceremony before heading upstairs for dinner. The dining room had a large glass wall of windows overlooking the scenic grounds, with a warm, rustic feel. High ceilings, good acoustics, woodsy interior - all made for a relaxed comfortable dining venue. The adjacent room for the dance floor was spacious. The food was well-prepared and tasty. Apart from the remote location (50 miles from our home), everything else about this place made it spectacular wedding venue. read more

My sister just had her wedding here this weekend. And we lived the place from the initial visits. It's just beautiful. What we didn't expect on was how on point and accommodating they were. Kate was the coordinator and she was fabulous. Kept everything running in schedule even when we were not. Temp too high she's got it. They took drink orders for the head table during dinner (which was great). The food here was fantastic and the plating ceremony was awesome. I can't rave about this place enough. It's worth every cost, I don't know if you will find a better place that you get the whole venue to yourself. Only one suggestion put a few people on clean up duty (for the decor you bring) it was a bit chaotic at the end of the night but none the less Kate got us all the items in record time! And even held the shuttle for me! MOH! Thanks again! Also side note their suggested Vendor list is key. We used DJ, Hair/Make Up, Officiant, and Photography all exceptional! read more

This is one of the best wedding venues in the Chicagoland area for so many reasons. I believe the root of this is the fantastic owners/event coordinators. It's very apparent that they truly care about people and the quality of their business. They are incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful people. The venue itself really reflects that personality. It is unique, with tons of space and beautiful light. The decor is beautiful, and it's obvious that the owners put a lot of thought and care into the renovation of the space. It's classy, but rustic, and it has so much potential to add your own touches. They even have beautiful accent decor you can rent, like candles, vintage wine crates, reclaimed wood table numbers, etc. The property at Fishermen's Inn is huge, and there are options for outdoor ceremony locations or indoor. A lot of venues charge extra if you planned an outdoor ceremony, then have to move it indoors due to weather. Not Fishermen's Inn! You'll pay the same price either way. Such a great perk! I also like the fact that they only host one wedding at a time. So you get the entire place for your party. They take great care to maintain the landscaping, so you don't need to go off-site for photos. The grounds are stunning. FYI, I have not personally hosted a wedding there, but I'm in the wedding industry, so I am coming from a behind-the-scenes perspective. I really think you'll be pleased with Fishermen's Inn. I don't say that about most places, and I've worked with MANY. This place really stands out. I hope this helps you with your wedding plans! :) read more

The Rainbow trout, that is brought in from the scenic pond behind the restaurant, is what the fuss is all about here....and it was pretty damn good. However, we had a party of 14 and although the service was outstanding they missed some of the good points that would have made this place a 4 or 5 star restaurant. For instance, the twice baked potato, by the time it got to me was almost stale and cool. So was someone's lamb. However, it really is a beautiful place to watch the swans in the distance and the sun casting a glow as it says goodnight for the evening. read more

We really loved this place, for our infrequent date nights. Unfortunately, according to the website fishermens-inn.com, Sorry To Inform You The Fishermen's Inn Will Not Reopen. Please forward inquiries to Old Second Bank, 37 South River Street, Aurora IL 60506-4172 read more

My daughter wanted a rustic wedding. We toured barns all over the Chicagoland area. When we found Fisherman's Inn we found the perfect mixture of rustic elegance. Our wedding planner, Mandy, made the planning process so easy for us. Every detail was taken care of. Her suggestions for photographers, videographers, bakers, photo booth operators and DJs were exceptional. We had a breathtaking May reception that went off without a hitch. Everyone said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Truly this wedding was way beyond our expectations. We just got a sneak peek at the 998 photos. The smiles on everyone's faces tells the story. read more

Attended a wedding here, the staff is amazing! I was a guest at the wedding and had several staff members ask me how everything was. I spoke to a woman who worked there (not sure of her title) and told her how nice the space was very nicely decorated, clean and welcoming; she seemed so grateful that I sought her out. Wish I had taken photos of the outside; the website doesn't due this place justice. read more

This is as good as it gets for a wedding venue- Chicagoland or otherwise! The place has been completely renovated with great taste and an eye for quality and though its very upscale, its also very comfortable and not stuffy at all. The grounds are spectacular and they seem to be able to move from outside to inside at the slightest drop of rain (obviously they have some practice at this). We just attended a spectacular wedding this past weekend there. The view inside the the "chapel room" was simply stunning and the food was exceptional including the best wedding soup our table had ever had- by a mile!!! Service was great as well. You simply can't beat this venue. The owner's have obviously poured their hearts and souls into this property and it really shows!!! Make sure you give it a look if you are considering a wedding or event! You won't be disappointed! read more

My daughter had a July wedding at Fishermen's Inn. It was spectacular, I received many compliments from our guests and one guest said it was the best wedding she had EVER attended. The food was perfection (and we are foodies) and the service was impeccable. The building and grounds are beautiful. Patti the owner, is organized, enthusiastic and accommodating! I give highest recommendation to Fishermen's Inn. read more

It is now primarily a wedding and banquet place. However in the summer they have a fabulous dinner in music available to all on Thursday nights. Tapas style and acoustic music in a spectacular outdoor setting. Highly recommend read more